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SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/u>SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

School lunches can be provided for children requiring medically prescribed diets. These are diets required to treat a specific condition e.g. a gluten free diet for coeliac disease, a milk free diet for milk intolerance. To organise a diet for your child you need to ask your GP or Dietician to write to: Fiona Dawson, Monitoring Officer, People Directorate (Physical Resources), Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, DD8 1AE. Please include details of your child\u2019s name, address, date of birth, the school they attend and the type of diet they are on.<\/p>\n

SNACK PROVISION (PRE-SCHOOL ONLY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are no charges for the 5 session of pre-school education provided each week for eligible children. To cover snack provision, a small charge \u00a31.50 is levied each week.\u00a0 In line with the Scottish Government Guidance, this amount will be for the purpose specified and not used as a means of raising funds for wider purposes.<\/p>\n

SCHOOL MEALS <\/strong><\/p>\n

It is the Authority\u2019s policy to provide meals and facilities for the consumption of packed lunches in all schools where these are required.<\/p>\n

School lunches are provided by Tayside Contracts and school menus meet the Nutrient Standards set for school lunches. An interactive copy of the menu, as well as other useful information, can be found on the Tayside Contracts site at<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.tayside-contracts.co.uk\/school-catering.cfm<\/a><\/p>\n

School lunches are planned so that children can choose a well balanced meal, which includes a good selection of bread, vegetables, fresh fruit, milk and fruit juice being available daily.<\/p>\n

However, some pupils prefer a packed lunch. We think a well balanced packed lunch with a tasty alternative to chocolate biscuits and sweets is very important, although one small treat per day does no harm!\u00a0 Dates, raisins, sultanas, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes and seasonal fruit could provide healthy alternatives.\u00a0 Unflavoured milk and water are the ideal drinks for teeth and a pure fruit drink or mineral water is better than drinks with a high sugar content.<\/p>\n

Sandwiches often form a major part of a packed lunch. Fillings for sandwiches should be chosen with care because the packed lunch will be stored in a warm classroom for a number of hours.\u00a0 It is therefore advisable to use a cool bag and ice pack and choose fillings that are less likely to be affected e.g. cheese and tomato, salad, egg and tomato.\u00a0 An alternative to sandwiches could be cooked pasta with a variety of fruit or vegetables and a suitable dressing.\u00a0 Occasionally a piece of quiche or pizza could be included.<\/p>\n

The school aims to encourage young people to enjoy food which is both attractive to them and nutritionally sound whether this is a school meal, a packed lunch or a snack. We would appreciate your support in achieving this aim.<\/p>\n

Applying for Free school meals\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.angus.gov.uk\/schools_and_young_people\/parent_and_pupil_guidance\/free_school_meals_and_school_clothing_grants<\/a><\/p>\n

As of 5th<\/sup> January 2015 all Primary 1 \u2013 3 pupils are entitled to a free school meal.\u00a0 However free school meals are available pupils in P4 \u2013 7 whose parents or carers receive:<\/p>\n

Income Support<\/p>\n

Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance<\/p>\n

Income-related Employment Support Allowance<\/p>\n

Child Tax Credit, but not Working Tax Credit, and where their income is less than \u00a315,910 (in 2013\/14 as assessed by the Inland Revenue)<\/p>\n

Parents or carers who are receipt of both Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit with an income below the threshold for receipt of maximum Working Tax Credit, currently set by the UK Government at \u00a36,420<\/p>\n

Support provided under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.<\/p>\n

Pupils aged between 16 and 18 years who receive any of the above benefits in their own right also qualify.<\/p>\n

Entitlement to Free School Meals is assessed as part of the application process for<\/p>\n

Housing Benefit\/Council Tax Benefit<\/a> and you should complete an application form which is available at your local benefit enquiry office<\/a> or by telephoning 01382 536500 or FREEPHONE 0800 252056 (mobiles may be charged).<\/p>\n

However, if you are not eligible for these benefits a separate application process exists and you should still contact any of the telephone numbers above for details.<\/p>\n

HEALTH CARE<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can contact the school nurse below:<\/p>\n

Jill Parker<\/p>\n

School Health Nurse<\/p>\n

Telephone Number: 01382\u2014432078<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES <\/strong><\/p>\n

Many pupils will, at some time in their school careers, need to take medication. For the vast majority this will be a short-term requirement, with pupils simply finishing a course of medication which has been prescribed for them by their family doctor.\u00a0 Wherever possible parents are requested to ask for GP prescriptions which can be administered outwith the school day, ie in the morning and evening.<\/p>\n

However pupils may have medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes which may require long-term support and, if their conditions are not properly managed by taking regular medication in school, their access to education could be limited. In addition, some children have conditions which may require occasional staff intervention eg severe allergic conditions such as anaphylaxis.\u00a0 Pupils with such conditions are regarded as having health care needs but, notwithstanding these, the vast majority of children with such needs are able to attend school regularly and, with some support from the school staff, are able to take part in most normal school activities.<\/p>\n

In any of these circumstances parents (or young people themselves if they are over the age of 16) should discuss the matter with school staff and agree the arrangements which will be made to provide support for the pupil. A written request form must be completed in advance <\/strong>when any medication is to be administered or taken in school.<\/p>\n

issued. Where a pupil\u2019s address falls in the delineated area of a resourced school, and is within reasonable walking distance, the Authority will take advice from the Community Child Health Service before deciding if free transport should be provided.<\/p>\n

TRANSPORT\u2014see link below<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.angus.gov.uk\/schools_and_young_people\/travel_and_trips\/free_school_transport<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Authority will provide transport for primary school pupils living over two miles and secondary school pupils living over three miles from their delineated area schools. In these cases, bus passes are issued to pupils where suitable public transport exists, and contract transport is arranged where there is no suitable public transport.\u00a0 Vacant seats on non-registered vehicles may be allocated to pupils on a concessionary basis.\u00a0 Concessionary seats must be re-applied for an annual basis prior to the end of the school year in June.<\/p>\n

Where a parent who resides less than two miles from the delineated area primary school considers that on grounds of safety the journey to school is unreasonable for his\/her child to undertake when accompanied by a responsible adult, he\/she may apply to the People Directorate for consideration to be given to the provision of transport. This applies only where no suitable public transport is available.<\/p>\n

Application forms are available from the school office or you may apply on-line on the Council website at http:\/\/www.angus.gov.uk\/<\/p>\n

The Education Authority may also consider requests for transport involving exceptional circumstances.<\/p>\n

The Authority may provide free transport where necessary for pupils who attend a Specifically Resourced School proposed by the Authority. In certain cases, pupils may be encouraged to make their own way to school by public transport, and where this is authorised, bus passes are issued.\u00a0 Where a pupil\u2019s address falls in the delineated area of a resourced school, and is within reasonable walking distance, the Authority will take advice from the Community Child Health Service before deciding if free transport should be provided.<\/p>\n

INSURANCE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Authority insures against its legal liability for:-<\/p>\n

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  1. A) personal injury and<\/li>\n
  2. B) damage to property not belonging to the school or Council.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This means that if an injury is sustained or personal property is damaged\/broken\/lost due to negligence or omission<\/strong> on the part of the school or its staff, claim costs will be met by the Council\u2019s public liability policy. There is no automatic right to compensation. It is the responsibility of the person making the claim to prove that the Council has been negligent in their actions leading to the loss.<\/p>\n

    Parents may wish to consider their own insurance arrangements in terms of appropriate extensions to their household insurance or arranging their own separate covers.<\/p>\n

    MUSIC SERVICES\u2014 see link below<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/www.angus.gov.uk\/schools_and_young_people\/parent_and_pupil_guidance\/music_in_schools<\/a><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/strong>Angus Council aims to provide a quality music service which will raise attainment and enable pupils to achieve their full musical potential by:<\/p>\n